Harvey Visits Texas

South Texas and Louisiana
A year of destiny
A monster that was Harvey
Emerged from the sea.

With fingers, more than ten,
And hands, more than two—
He devastated the land;
In taking wings, he flew.

Inundating many homes.
Snuffing many lives.
Prompting countless rescues.
Thus, the monster thrived.

Chaos far beyond order:
Land and beach erosions
Toxic mold. Septic waters.
Fire, and chem, explosions.

The homeless refugees.
Strangers. Nameless faces.
They all would come together—
Morphing to warm embraces.

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On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. The death toll stands at 60. And the damage estimation is between $150 and $180 billion. My prayers are for all the victims. And condolences to all the families sustaining a loss.

© 2017 Walterrean Salley